Postdoctoral Position in Languages

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Doctoral position in Scandinavian languages     

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 4 years 

Basis: 100% 

Location: Department of Swedish, Multilingualism, Language Technology; University of Gothenburg 

General information about being a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg can be found on the university's doctoral student pages. 

https://www.gu.se/en/doctoral-studies

Duties   

The chosen candidate is expected to devote his or her time primarily to the completion of obligatory course work and the writing of a doctoral dissertation. Scandinavian languages is a broad subject which includes dissertation projects within three of the department's profile areas Text and Context, Lexicology, Lexicography and Phraseology and Grammar, but also applications directed towards other research questions, such as subject-specific didactics, are welcome   

Doctoral studies comprises four years of full-time study, and leads to a doctoral degree.    

As part of your employment as a doctoral student, you may have departmental duties corresponding to up to 20 % of full-time employment, distributed throughout your study period, and result in a corresponding extension of the studies. Departmental duties usually consist of teaching at first- and second-cycle levels, but may also include research and administration.  

Eligibility   

Doctoral education requires general eligibility and, where appropriate, specific eligibility as set out in the general syllabus for the subject.  

The general eligibility requirements for doctoral studies are:    

1. having completed a degree at second-cycle level, or
2. the fulfilment of course requirements totalling at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits must be at second-cycle level, or  
3. the acquisition of equivalent knowledge in some other way, either in Sweden or abroad. 

Specific entry requirements, Scandinavian languages: 

• At least 120 higher education credits in Scandinavian languages, Swedish language or Swedish as a second language are required for admission.  

• At least 30 credits in Scandinavian Languages, Swedish or Swedish as a Second Language at second-cycle level, of which at least 15 credits consist of an independent project or equivalent knowledge.  

• Knowledge of Swedish and English required to benefit from compulsory course elements and participate actively in seminars and the like. Depending on the applicant's research orientation, special language skills may also be necessary. 

Assessment criteria   

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a doctoral level are given in Higher Education Ordinance (chapter 7 § 34-41). Only those who have been admitted to education at research level may be appointed. Selection among applicants who meet the requirements for basic and special eligibility is based on the ability to benefit from the doctoral education   

Admission and employment   

Once you have been admitted to doctoral studies, you will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg.   

The provisions for employment as a doctoral student can be found in ordinance SFS 1993:100.    

Initial employment as a doctoral student may apply for a maximum of one year, and may be renewed by a maximum of two years at a time.  

A doctoral student may be employed as a doctoral student for a maximum of eight years, but the total period of employment may not be longer than the equivalent of full-time education at doctoral level for four years.   

First day of employment: 2025-09-01, or as soon as possible after this date, by agreement    

The University applies a local agreement on salaries for doctoral students.

Please note, doctoral studies at Department of Swedish, Multilingualism, Language Technology require physical presence to conduct the studies. If the admitted applicant needs a residence permit for higher education to pursue studies in Sweden, Department of Swedish, Multilingualism, Language Technology has the right to revoke the admission decision if the applicant cannot present a valid residence permit no later than at the start of the studies.

Contact information 

Kristian Blensenius, PhD, researcher in Scandinavian languages (kristian.blensenius@gu.se) 

Julia Prentice, Director of postgraduate studies, associate professor of Swedish as a second language (e-mail: julia.prentice@svenska.gu.se )   

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here:   
https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande   

Application   

You can apply to be admitted to doctoral education via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal.   

It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per this notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.   

How to apply Instructions:  https://www.gu.se/en/swedish/practical-information-to-applicants-for-phd-position-in-nordic-languages

Applications must be received by: A complete application must be submitted by midnight (23:59) on Monday, 3 March 2025.  

Information for International Applicants 

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit: 

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services 
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The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.